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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairCraftsman Snowblower Auger Assembly Replacement #984-04393
Craftsman Snowblower Auger Assembly Replacement #984-04393
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the auger assembly on Craftsman snowblowers. The most common reason for replacing the auger assembly is if the snowblower isn’t throwing snow like it should and the blades look worn out.
All of the information in this auger assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet
Tools used: 1/2” socket, 3/8” socket, 7/8” socket, 9/16” socket
All of the information in this auger assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet
Tools used: 1/2” socket, 3/8” socket, 7/8” socket, 9/16” socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the auger assembly on your snow blower make sure the ignition key has been removed.
2
Use a half-inch socket to unthread the upper mounting bolt securing the belt cover.
3
Now use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the lower mounting bolts.
4
With the bolts unthreaded, pull off the cover.
5
Use pliers to secure the auger shaft and a 7/8th inch socket to unthread the nut securing the auger pulley.
6
Push the idler pulley down to release the brake and pull off the auger pulley and belt.
7
Slide off the auger pulley hub.
8
Now use pliers and a 9/16th inch socket to unthread the nut securing the right side of the auger.
9
Use the 3/8th inch socket to unthread the screws securing the bearing holders.
10
Remove the holders and slide both bearings off.
11
Next, loosen the screws securing the right auger side panel.
12
Pull the panel out so you can release the old auger assembly.
13
Install the new auger assembly by first inserting the end with the spline teeth through the hole in the left side panel.
14
Insert the opposite end of the auger assembly through the hole in the right panel then realign the panel and secure it with the screws.
15
Replace the right side bearing and holder and rethread the screw to secure the holder.
16
Now rethread the nut to secure the auger.
17
Replace the bearing and holder on the left side and secure the screw.
18
Slide the auger pulley hub onto the axle with the sprocket facing outward.
19
Realign the belt on the auger pulley then loop the belt onto the drive pulley as you position the auger pulley on the hub.
20
Make sure the belt rides underneath the idler pulley then rethread the nut to secure the auger pulley.
21
Reposition the belt cover and replace the bolts to secure.
22
With the repair completed reinsert the ignition key and your snow blower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the auger assembly on Craftsman snowblowers. The most common reason for replacing the auger assembly is if the snowblower isn’t throwing snow like it should and the blades look worn out.
All of the information in this auger assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet
Tools used: 1/2” socket, 3/8” socket, 7/8” socket, 9/16” socket
All of the information in this auger assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: MTD, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet
Tools used: 1/2” socket, 3/8” socket, 7/8” socket, 9/16” socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the auger assembly on your snow blower make sure the ignition key has been removed.
2
Use a half-inch socket to unthread the upper mounting bolt securing the belt cover.
3
Now use a 3/8th inch socket to remove the lower mounting bolts.
4
With the bolts unthreaded, pull off the cover.
5
Use pliers to secure the auger shaft and a 7/8th inch socket to unthread the nut securing the auger pulley.
6
Push the idler pulley down to release the brake and pull off the auger pulley and belt.
7
Slide off the auger pulley hub.
8
Now use pliers and a 9/16th inch socket to unthread the nut securing the right side of the auger.
9
Use the 3/8th inch socket to unthread the screws securing the bearing holders.
10
Remove the holders and slide both bearings off.
11
Next, loosen the screws securing the right auger side panel.
12
Pull the panel out so you can release the old auger assembly.
13
Install the new auger assembly by first inserting the end with the spline teeth through the hole in the left side panel.
14
Insert the opposite end of the auger assembly through the hole in the right panel then realign the panel and secure it with the screws.
15
Replace the right side bearing and holder and rethread the screw to secure the holder.
16
Now rethread the nut to secure the auger.
17
Replace the bearing and holder on the left side and secure the screw.
18
Slide the auger pulley hub onto the axle with the sprocket facing outward.
19
Realign the belt on the auger pulley then loop the belt onto the drive pulley as you position the auger pulley on the hub.
20
Make sure the belt rides underneath the idler pulley then rethread the nut to secure the auger pulley.
21
Reposition the belt cover and replace the bolts to secure.
22
With the repair completed reinsert the ignition key and your snow blower should be ready for use.
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